Untamed Taiwan - 10 Days Solo Hiking

[@HarmenHoek]

CAPTIONS ADDED I hope you enjoyed this one! For the first time ever, I’ve included captions throughout the film to explain what’s happening and share some interesting trivia about the area. Let me know what you think - did you like having the captions? Would you prefer them differently, or did you notice anything that wasn’t quite right? Your feedback will help me decide if I should do this again in future films. If you enjoyed it, give this comment a 👍 so I know it’s something worth continuing!

[@DonAriel-HL]

I hope someday you come to my country Costa Rica🇨🇷. A lot of trails, volcanoes, hills, waterfalls and more are waiting for you in my sweet and beautiful country

[@gdroege44]

Excellent idea! ! 👍

[@MattShafter]

I think the caption are a net gain. If you want to turn them off you can. If the video algorithmically doesn't do as well I wouldn't read too much into it. Taiwan, while beautiful, isn't going to be as sexy and clickable as Nepal or Yosemite...? That Visp was getting TAXED hard lol. Ever consider the Apex quilts or the synthetic puffy for situations like this?

[@zem751]

👍🏻👍🏻🎉

[@olgadenoni8770]

❤❤❤❤

[@joe130717206]

來自台灣的粉絲。對不起我的英文表達能力不好。幾年前意外看到你的作品，我從你第二部電影開始訂閱，每一部作品都非常令人驚嘆！也因此讓我踏上徒步之旅，之後得了重病，使我想放棄，但每次看見你的作品都帶給我希望！一直等待你來台灣的這一刻，終於等到了！這絕對是我最愛的台灣登山電影！謝謝你的作品總是給我動力和勇氣！

[@itshanhanlee]

Taiwanese HERE! Your videos always give me so much energy and help me escape from stress. I’m really, really happy that you came to Taiwan and captured the mountains in such a breathtaking way. Now, I can truly marvel at my homeland through your perspective. Thank you, Harman! This video has once again reminded me how amazing Taiwan is and made me fall in love with my country all over again. You’re the best, Harman! 💙

[@柳葉魚-f4u]

台灣人報到+1

[@Urrry]

Thanx for sharing again Harmen! Always feels like I'm walking those trails with you. Keep on walking, mate, keep on walking!

[@poe1229]

Living abroad has made me realise just how unique Taiwan’s mountainous terrain truly is. Thank you for completing this journey of resilience and determination, and for allowing more people to experience every step you’ve taken and the beauty you’ve witnessed through your lens. It makes me miss my homeland even more.

[@brendabuko]

Thanks for the captions. And the verse at the end: "Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones." ISAIAH 49:13

[@kcyfarfromhome]

Bravo! I'm hiker and amateur video maker from Taiwan, so good to see you hike in my motherland, and the trail in Taiwan is steeper than Europe in usual, especially 馬博橫斷 is one of the four encumbrances as Taiwan 100 peaks, that's not a easy way while you’re hiking but spectacular. Good job and congratulations!

[@jttconsultor]

Muchas gracias Harmen, tus vídeos son una gozada para los que amamos la montaña. Los subtitulos enriquecen aún más el vídeo, te animo a seguir incluyéndolos. (Catalán) Moltes gràcies Harmen, els teus vídeos són un gaudi per els que estimem la muntanya. Els subtitols enriqueixen encara més el vídeo, t'animo a continuar incloent-los.

[@林子強-s4t]

Hi Harmen, I've watched all hiking videos that you've filmed. They are so inspiring for those nature lovers. Taiwan, this beautiful mountainous island is my homeland. What a wonderful experience to enjoy these amazing views from your persepective in this film. Good job, Harmen!

[@rickhansen9199]

Always a welcome surprise to discover a new Harmen Hoek film on KZbin. Awesome stuff.

[@CrunchyMom88]

This explains where you've been.😊 I look forward to this and other hikes from Asia. 🙏🏻 As always, thank you for sharing ❤

[@jenslundinbyh8845]

What can better elevate a friday than having yet another stunning film to my after work beer. Absolutely amazing as always.

[@jeremymandelkern9260]

Just Wow!! What an incredible trek captured so artistically. Thanks for sharing the beauty of Taiwan.

[@joanegert4276]

I found the captions very interesting, informative and entertaining, I hope you'll add them now to all of your videos.

[@himalayanglacier2010]

Harmen's videos, without any dialogs, the story telling is amazing! Loved it! Another masterpiece!

[@TV-tm6tn]

It's more beautiful than any KZbin video I've ever seen. It's a wonderful video that makes me feel like I'm face to face with nature. Thank you very much for making this video.

[@bart2042]

The captions were cool to me! Gives more of an insight to the trip and it shares the ups and downs, which helps support the film itself.

[@Cristutz00]

"Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the Lord comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones."

[@kidd036]

很隨意的穿越在奇萊、南二段、八通關上玉山，美景盡收眼底👍

[@Sarapatt954]

Hallo Herman Wahnsinn deine Videos 🙏 ich habe fast alle angeschaut, manchmal 2 mal sogar! Du solltest weiter machen für uns ! Du bist einmalig❤

[@pdxxx97266]

What a delightful surprise to see you hiked in Taiwan. Welcome and thank you! I've never seen you add so many captions in your previous solo videos, lol, but I do appreciate the background info. The video is as good as usual; I thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely share it!

[@sharondavis8003]

Who knew Taiwan was so spectacular 😮 Beautiful mts., rushing water over rocks, 2 rickety bridges & your own personal hot tub! Harmen, you definitely are a master hiker/climber & your campsites are the world’s best. Thought you were going to have some monkey 🐒 companions to go home with you 😊❤❤❤❤

[@jamieout]

Some wild terrain there. Always stunning to see through your perspective.

[@bob06110510]

I’m from Taiwan. It’s so glad to see u in my country❤ Hope u enjoy your trip in Taiwan 🌷🌻🍀

[@train-like-a-girl]

I was born in Taiwan, now live in Australia. I am so looking forward to this! Thank you in advance for your great work. I enjoyed all your videos.

[@HarmenHoek]

Glad to hear so! You're welxome

[@olgadenoni8770]

Tus vídeos me ayudan a liberarme tengo 67 años y disfruto muchísimo verte gracias por compartir

[@HarmenHoek]

Mil gracias

[@Richardchien1]

HH, Thanks for coming TAIWAN, filming this amazing episode, and sharing these atmospheres to the world !!!!! and of course, you are always welcome to come back !!!!!

[@geesehyde]

wow, I am a hiker from Taiwan. There are many beautiful mountains in Taiwan. Welcome to Taiwan.

[@adriennkiralytrendi]

I'm really glad you're back. The video turned out great.

[@thiphavanhdouangnary4447]

いい旅ですね❤ from japan😊 いつもみてます。応援してます。

[@colinwalker-watson7219]

Yet another 'your best video so far'! The subtitles are much appreciated and I think you have the balance just right between providing some background information with letting the scenes speak for themselves. I definitely like some explanation as it happens - where this is, what it's called, the elevation, problems encountered and some local history. From my own experience, which is nothing like as adventurous as the things you do, the calorie deficit from these freeze-dried packs is something to be conscious of, because they inevitably fall far short of the energy that anybody would consume in a day. And anyway, while they may taste good, they are 75% water when you come to eat them. So personally, I pack a conventional box of 6 eggs in a plastic Tupperware box lined with a (preferably clean) pair of socks to prevent breakage. The other thing that occurred to me is that where there are deer there are usually ticks in the undergrowth. In Norway once, having a shower afterwards I found one had attached itself and crawled up my shorts. Ever since then I have always worn very lightweight long trousers from Rohan. Fabulous video of a surprising part of the world.

[@chensunny6426]

It’s an amazing video! The view is stunning and some of the trails are very challenging, but the part of Jade Mt., the tallest mountain in East Asia, is fairly easy compared with other mountains that were in the video, cause I’ve also been to Jade Mountain!Thanks for sharing the beauty of Taiwan to the world!

[@marie-andreegurgand3781]

Vos videos sont un enchantement ! Magie du brouillard en montagne... j’ai fait le plein d’émerveillement pour un bon bout de temps. Merci !

[@azgrim9774]

TY sir! Idea with subtitles is really sweet and informative! Without any doubt your films is one of the most calm and relaxing things in my life and I always can't wait to share your adventures with us!

[@loretalaus5083]

Just wow! Your videos are true masterpiece! Stay safe, Harmen!

[@codrin.andronic]

Another epic trip, another epic film. Thank you for showing us the beauty of our planet.

[@mariomancuso5547]

Much respect for you my friend. Greetings from Italy

[@d.reames]

Definitely enjoyed the captions. I felt that they enriched the overall story of the adventure. The visual "storytelling" was spectacular, as always. I'm eager to see how you develop this concept, going forward.

[@wadeschwartz6281]

Once again Harman exceeds expectations for the natural visual beauty and amazing physical endurance . Wow !

[@IM-TEWE]

Hi Harmen, Another fantastic walk, with some slightly dangerous sections, especially when wet, or dangerous bridges! Wonderful scenery and films!

[@rogerjohnson898]

Wow u r simply BRILLIANT Harmen!!! Wished we could tag along and doing it solo, with so much of challenges, u r truly unmatched! I've only been to Taiwan once & how do u not fall in love with such a beauty!!!

[@vivianyeh4304]

你把台灣最精華的都留在影片裡了❤非常喜歡，非常療育。

[@MrGreen-sq4cf]

I liked your use of captions. And, yes, I always wait to see your cap and coffee filter when you post another adventure. Thank you for sharing this.

[@brianbeattyphotography]

wow really beautiful work! and what a stunning hike

[@cprk1]

Love the captions. Adds a new dimension to the silent hiking. Great to get your perspective and thoughts. Thank you.

[@lidewijvos]

The captions were great!

[@chrismadlax]

感謝你把台灣的山林美景帶給大家

[@melovespiano]

Hi Harmen, wooow what a bizarre, dangerous and challening hike. Great job climbing those peaks. Liked the captions. You should definitely add them to you helicopter rescue video as well, I missed some relevant information in that video. Can't wait for your next film!

[@linminling]

Wonderful land! You had joined the Amazon of Taiwan. Welcome !

[@hakandemirag5161]

eline sağlık,altyazılarda harika olmuş,türkiyeden selamlar.

[@keysonthego3663]

Thank you. Beautiful. The trail, weather looks rough & that part where you climbed that ledge w the rope looks sketchy & that river crossing too & all that you have to go through twice for the camera. All that gave the video drama. Thank you for the hard work, it came out amazing. Congrats well done sir!

[@victorialando642]

Better mountains can be the mountains where tou have never been: your passion for high peaks and stunning shots leads you to more difficult routes..... but it brings you respect and love of your followers.

[@ChehRus]

Wonderful, as always! Thank you Harmen!

[@nazna888]

Seeing familiar scenery captured so magnificently by tou truly moves me!!!❤💙🤍

[@Solohikeruk]

Definitely my favourite film you had produced pal, fantastic scenery and great capture of wildlife life and life it’s self, thanks for sharing with us harmen

[@inezdehaan3311]

Dank je wel Harmen voor deze geweldige video. Wat is deze natuur schitterend en wat heb jij een moed om dit allemaal te doen en te filmen. Ik geniet er heel erg van.

[@DeluxeGroupie]

Thank you for taking us with you once again. I didn't know much about Taiwanese nature, although I really like the tea - wow, so diverse and beautiful! The captions are great. Maybe I'll watch it twice... once for the info and once just for the vibes.

[@katiekennedy7708]

That was amazing! Thank you for the movie and for the inspiration.

[@yolandapadilla8104]

THIS is what FREEDOM feels and looks like, Thank you!

[@krijntjeversluis6724]

Amazing Harmen Hoek! Such a beautiful nature. Our Heavenly Father, creator of Heaven and earth, He is great 🙏

[@r3flection488]

the captions are amazing

[@MADMANNe1]

Love the captions! Beautiful film !

[@LeilaWen]

I can't believe I'd see my favorite hiker hiking in my country!!!! So excited

[@rinakuprina2930]

That 's awesome! Thank you!

[@yaya.liu21]

This is amazing. Thank you for making this beautiful film!

[@peterpol1971]

Beste Harmen, altijd leuk wanneer jij een nieuw video post. Bedankt dat je ons meeneemt op jouw prachtige avonturen. De tekst is heel informatief en voegt zeker wat toe. Wel verdwijnt de tekst soms voordat ik klaar ben met lezen. En m'n ogen worden afgeleid van de prachtige beelden. Wellicht de tekst iets hoger en wat langer plaatsen. Hartelijke groet uit Aalsmeer!

[@gregsutton2400]

Wow. What a journey. Now I have to watch it again with captions!

[@J.D.Supreme]

This brought peace to my day! Thank you

[@oscarwolfT800]

Great Hike. Awesome adventure. You have been blessed by God going to the Mountains. Congratulations. 👍🏻

[@martinforrester8249]

Thank you, that was so relaxing and interesting to follow your journey.

[@BugsySailor]

Love the additional context with the captions. Would love to see more if you’re able to out in the time. That’s a lot of work no doubt.

[@ffany8]

Wellcome to Taiwan 😊

[@Logan03xx]

Super excited for this one!

[@wojciechkomada]

It's really amazing how many films you can shoot in a relatively short time, from so many different places all over the world, often very far from each other. Thanks for the inspiration. Keep it up. I'm waiting for more. ;)

[@HarmenHoek]

Let's say it's more a than a full time job now. But one I wouldn't trade for anything else (;

[@dthe427]

The routes to explore are getting harder and harder. Take care!

[@benedikthassel]

Babe, fast! Harmen uploaded a new video! ❤😂

[@draganastankovski2264]

Echt heftig en prachtig! Voelt net alsof we mee op avontuur gaan. Bedankt om te delen en voor de achtergrond informatie!

[@SeeL531]

Harmen Hoek new video. What a great day ♥♥

[@Richardchien1]

居然到台灣來了!!!!!!!!!!!

[@amberchang6075]

It’s amazing!

[@LagunaRider1961]

SPECTACULAR film! 🙌🙌🙌

[@moradabchir8498]

Merci harmen ❤️

[@billwang7222]

Great adventure with amazing video!

[@bagherrahmani7922]

It was very interesting and exciting. I enjoyed it

[@nasa1013]

Welcome to Taiwan and enjoy

[@kangstella7282]

항상 여러번 보고 또 보고 당신의 작품은 제게 큰 위로와 행복을 줍니다. 이번 여정은 너무나 위험해보여서 다시는 이런 위험한 트레킹을 안하셨으면 좋겠어요 오래오래 당신의 도전과 삶을 응원할수 있기를 .. 정말 고맙습니다 ❤

[@thiphavanhdouangnary4447]

いい旅ですね❤ from japan😊

[@SuperdutyExplorer]

I was actually having a random thought about this like a week ago at 3A.m 😂😂 was gonna look at some maps /pictures having no clue on mountains but never did... this should be even better, haha

[@kevinhuang6952]

台灣的高山好美，真感恩！

[@陳妮昂-e6p]

welcome to Taiwan

[@vs123]

Beautiful nature

[@jackydu4274]

welcome welcome😄

[@casmeedmohammed4236]

Hello, thank you very much for sharing your channel with us,much appreciated, God bless

[@tonytravelstaiwan3248]

Wow, so dangerous, but so beautiful!

[@tianherlin5387]

拍得太好了

[@MysokStarobyly]

Thay are my the most favorite videos of hiking. Thank you so much 🤗. May I have a little wish? Is it possible tu get subtitles for more time? I'm from Czechia, and it's hard to read so fast to me. 😊

[@paulevans1139]

Absolutely incredible!! I say the same every video, but what else can you say!!👍🏻👏👌🏻 captions are good 👍🏻 wondering what you read on your Kindle??

[@hillwalker66]

Superb 👍👏

[@leighhardy7558]

Ah. You stayed in the old haunted Qilai hut!

[@chamomile_raf]

Great ✨️